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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.39, 1,328.12 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.39, 1,328.12 and 236.15 is: 354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.39 : 1,328.12 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.39/1,328.12 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.39x = 1,328.12 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.39x = 313,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,627.72/885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.23

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